Woody
Well-known member
OK, I know this is an easy one for most of you and it's embarrassing to ask but waders give me headaches!
I've got this down as black tailed godwit based on the short supercillium and 'long' legs according to my books.
Am I right? and are there any other features that could easily separate black from barred when seen feeding as opposed to in flight?
I know the tails are different but the tails don't seem very visible under the primaries when the birds are on the ground.
And finally are barwits more common?
Thanks in advance
Woody
Next time dunlin, stints and sandpipers!
I've got this down as black tailed godwit based on the short supercillium and 'long' legs according to my books.
Am I right? and are there any other features that could easily separate black from barred when seen feeding as opposed to in flight?
I know the tails are different but the tails don't seem very visible under the primaries when the birds are on the ground.
And finally are barwits more common?
Thanks in advance
Woody
Next time dunlin, stints and sandpipers!